Heatwaves are intensifying in cities due to the double whammy of the urban heat island effect and global warming, according to a new study.
Earth Sciences
Sep 8, 2017
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It is well established that white roofs can help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reflecting the sun's energy back into space and reducing a city's temperature under normal weather conditions. In a new study of Guangzhou, ...
Environment
Dec 22, 2015
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Getting the bigger picture on the health of our planet drew another step closer today as Europe's Sentinel-3A satellite was handed over to Eumetsat for operations.
Space Exploration
Jul 14, 2016
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Inner cities as well as suburbs show distinctly warmer temperatures—known as the urban heat island effect—than rural areas as a result of land use and human activities, which can affect rainfall, air quality and public ...
Environment
Sep 18, 2015
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Think the intense heat baking the nation and much of the world this summer seems like an apocalyptic blockbuster? Just wait for the sequel.
Environment
Aug 4, 2022
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A new study shows urbanization is causing many mammal species to grow bigger, possibly because of readily available food in places packed with people.
Plants & Animals
Aug 17, 2021
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Painting the roofs of buildings white has the potential to significantly cool cities and mitigate some impacts of global warming, a new study indicates. The research, which is the first computer modeling study to simulate ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 1, 2010
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On the hottest day of the New York City summer in 2011, a white roof covering was measured at 42 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the traditional black roof it was being compared to, according to a study including NASA scientists ...
Environment
Mar 7, 2012
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Does it feel sweltering in your neighborhood, yet pleasant at the park a few blocks away? You might be living on an urban heat island.
Environment
Jul 25, 2022
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The warming of the planet is taking a deadly toll on seabirds that are suffering population declines from starvation, inability to reproduce, heat waves and extreme weather.
Ecology
Dec 1, 2021
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